> I think the government should directly supply the basic needs of its citizens Suppose you give people $100 worth of food stamps rather than $100 cash. Let's

> I think the government should directly supply the basic needs of its citizens Suppose you give people $100 worth of food stamps rather than $100 cash. Let's assume people make good use of those food stamps, and let's also assume they have at least $100 to their name to start with. They still end up $100 better off. The landlords can still ramp up the rent by $100, no?